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2026 Ford Bronco

Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
9 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
39 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical8
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA7
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA20 mpg
202620252024202320222021

The 2026 Ford Bronco is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact SUV with 9 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Bronco 4WD, is EPA-rated at 20 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 7 complaints, most often about the electrical system.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Bronco 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo182220$3,100
Bronco Outer Banks 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.7L 6-cyl turbo192120$3,100
Bronco 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo182119$3,300
Bronco Badlands 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo171918$3,450
Bronco Sasquatch 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo171918$3,450
Bronco Sasquatch 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo171918$3,450
Bronco 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.7L 6-cyl turbo171717$3,650
Bronco Badlands 4WDGas4WD (part-time)2.3L 4-cyl turbo171817$3,650
Bronco Raptor 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.0L 6-cyl turbo151615$4,150

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 50120, 50153, 50122, 50125, 50123, 50124, 50121, 50126, 50152.

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Recalls (8)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Engine And Engine Cooling

26S61
10,001 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer, Bronco, Bronco Sport, Mustang, and Ranger vehicles. The engine piston domes may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in piston dome failure and lead to a loss of drive power.RiskAn unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect the engine pistons and replace the engine long block, if necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 3, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in December 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S61. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on August 28, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V548000reported Aug 25, 2026Ford Motor Company
!critical

Electrical System

26S55
565,691 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. The engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit.RiskA short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire.FixDealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2026 Bronco Raptor notified owners on 7/31/2026. Phase 2 will include 2021-2025 Bronco Raptor vehicle will notify owners on or about 8/14/2026. Phase 3 will include 2021-2026 Bronco will notify owners on or about 9/1/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S55. Vehicle Id
NHTSA campaign 26V468000reported Jul 20, 2026Ford Motor Company
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Structure

26S47
36,046 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Bronco vehicles. The fender flares may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.RiskA detached fender flare can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect and repair, or replace the fender flares as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 1, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S47. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning August 7, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V403000reported Jun 24, 2026Ford Motor Company
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Engine And Engine Cooling

26S35
1,536 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.RiskA sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S35. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V343000reported May 27, 2026Ford Motor Company
○minor

Equipment

26C24
268 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The vehicle specifications listed on the tire placard and safety certification labels may be incorrect, including the VIN, capacity weight, seating capacity, front and rear gross axle weight rating (GAWR), tire and rim dimensions, and recommended cold tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims" and 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."RiskThe incorrect tire size, tire pressures, and GAWR listed on the labels can allow the vehicle to be overloaded or have improperly inflated tires, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the certification and TREAD labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C24. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V335000reported May 26, 2026Ford Motor Company
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Seats

26S30
179,698 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. The front seats may have a loose or dislodged seat frame height-adjust pivot bolt.RiskA seat with a dislodged bolt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers will inspect and replace the pivot links and bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 26S30. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 30, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V268000reported Apr 28, 2026Ford Motor Company
○minor

Back Over Prevention

26S09
849,310 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Ford Bronco and 2021-2024 Ford Edge vehicles. The Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) may overheat and shutdown, which can prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended.RiskA rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixThe APIM software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S09. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V124000reported Mar 3, 2026Ford Motor Company
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Electrical System

25SC3
229,609 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Bronco and Bronco Sport vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.RiskAn instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.FixThe instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC3.
NHTSA campaign 25V788000reported Nov 14, 2025Ford Motor Company

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
7complaints filed

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2026: 7

Most-cited components

Electrical System2
Unspecified1
Engine1
Seats1
Power Train1
Seat Belts1

What owners describe

“The contact owns a 2026 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70-75 MPH in the left lane on the interstate on a sunny day, near the grass, the driver's side rear window exploded without impact. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Another local dealer…”Sep 2, 2026 · Visibility · NHTSA owner report
“While driving on the roadway at approximately 5,841 odometer miles, the vehicle's fender moulding/flare clip retention failed, causing the moulding to loosen and completely detach from the vehicle. The detached fender moulding separated in transit, creating an immediate road debris hazard for surrounding traffic and tr…”Aug 31, 2026 · Structure · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2026 Ford Bronco. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 MPH and depressing the accelerator to make a left turn, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The transmission shifted into neutral, and the vehicle coasted forward. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and…”Jul 16, 2026 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV 4WDnot rated★★★★☆not rated★★★☆☆26%
SUV 4WDnot rated★★★★☆not rated★★★☆☆26%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Other Bronco model years

F

2025 Ford Bronco

19 recalls · 49 complaints

F

2024 Ford Bronco

16 recalls · 74 complaints

F

2023 Ford Bronco

18 recalls · 220 complaints

F

2022 Ford Bronco

23 recalls · 373 complaints

F

2021 Ford Bronco

20 recalls · 225 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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